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Carry On Girls (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1973, Carry On Girls is a comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 88 minutes. “When it comes to Beauty Queens - It's 'Carry On' and Bust!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Local councillor Sidney Fiddler persuades the Mayor to help improve the image of their rundown seaside town by holding a beauty contest. But formidable Councillor Prodworthy, head of the local women's liberation movement, has other ideas. It's open warfare as the women's lib attempt to sabotage the contest.

Who’s in it. Carry On Girls stars Sidney James as Sidney Fiddler, Barbara Windsor as Hope Springs, Joan Sims as Connie Philpotts and Kenneth Connor as Mayor Frederick Bumble, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Carry On Girls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carry On Girls page.

If you liked it. Fans of Carry On Girls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Carry On Girls (1973)?
In US, Carry On Girls is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Carry On Girls worth watching?
Carry On Girls holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Carry On Girls?
Carry On Girls stars Sidney James, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sims, Kenneth Connor and Bernard Bresslaw.
When was Carry On Girls released?
Carry On Girls was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.